US Bridges

US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3.60 MI SW of Prescott · Structure no. 000000000001761

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,566 by 2028. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 67 - 03 - 2.66
CrossesMay Creek
Location3.60 MI SW of Prescott
RouteU.S. Route 67
Coordinates33.75547, -93.44893
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,566 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 67 - 03 - 2.66 over May Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.